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PSG and Atletico Madrid are negotiating for Julian Alvarez, who is a key target for several top European clubs. Atletico has set a €100m budget for the deal and is waiting for Alvarez to express his desire to join PSG.
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Report: PSG and Atletico Madrid in negotiations for Julian Alvarez
Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez will not be short of offers this summer, as he prepares to go to the World Cup this summer with Argentina. The 26-year-old striker appears to be one of the major targets for several of Europe’s giants this summer.
Starting with Barcelona. The Catalan side have been fairly transparent about their desire to sign Alvarez, but Atletico have been consistent in denying that he is for sale. They have also reportedly set a budget of €100m to get the deal done, and are awaiting the first move from Alvarez before they begin negotiations with Atletico. They are keen for Alvarez to inform Atletico of his desire to join the club, providing them with a stronger negotiating position.
Following a report from well-connected Argentine journalist Gaston Edul that Paris Saint-Germain ‘will make an attempt’ to sign Alvarez, El Chiringuito have claimed that the French champions are already in negotiations with Atletico, and these conversations have been going on for some time.
The figures being discussed are in excess of €150m, a number that would all but put Barcelona out of the race for Alvarez. Catalan outlet Sport say that PSG are not currently planning on a move for Alvarez, but that is directly contradicted by Diario AS, who say that manager Luis Enrique has requested his signing. Prior reports have stated that the Asturian, Hansi Flick and Mikel Arteta have all spoken with Alvarez.
Julian Alvarez is currently with Atletico Madrid and is not officially for sale, but the club is open to negotiations for the right price.
Atletico Madrid has reportedly set a budget of €100 million for Julian Alvarez's transfer.
In addition to PSG, Barcelona has also shown interest in signing Julian Alvarez this summer.

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If Alvarez is keen to stay at Atletico Madrid, Los Colchoneros will make it attractive for him. It has been reported in the Spanish capital that a new contract for Alvarez to commit his future and earn a significant wage increase is ready to be signed, should he choose to do so. Depending on how long his decision takes, Alvarez could pen a new deal before the World Cup.